The Hidden Stress of Supporting Yourself as a College Student
This week, Alyssa and Nadia record in mid-May as the heat, allergies, airplane noise, ambulances, and barking dogs set the scene. After a quick detour into neighborhood complaints, Alyssa brings the c...
26 Maj 28min
The Surprising Ways Filipino Culture Is a Trend—and Its Hidden Impact on Identity
After scrapping a first recording that didn't feel right, Alyssa and Nadia land on a topic that's been sitting in the background: what it actually means to be Filipino-American when you're a generatio...
20 Maj 14min
From College Years to Career Goals: How Perfectionism and Fear Shape Generation Z
This week, Alyssa and Nadia record on a Sunday morning, a podcast first, and quickly abandon their planned topic for a more organic conversation about Gen Z: whether they’re really more serious, homeb...
12 Maj 30min
No Agenda, Just Life
This week, Alyssa and Nadia skip having a guest and instead share a personal life update. There’s no set topic — just an honest check-in on how they’re doing. It turns into one of their most open and ...
29 Apr 31min
The Surprising Power of Scales and AI in Managing Your Health—Are We Over-Tracking?
In this week’s episode, Alyssa and Nadia open with the reason Nadia barely has a voice: nationals in Alabama, a weekend of yelling, and a concert the night before.The main story follows Alyssa’s lates...
22 Apr 16min
Navigating College Life: Expectations vs. Reality
This week, Alyssa welcomes both daughters — Nadia and Lucy. Lucy was last on the podcast before college, so this episode is a real check-in now that she’s a sophomore in her first co-op. It’s part of ...
8 Apr 30min
How a Recent Graduate Turned Post-College Life into a Creative Adventure
This week, Alyssa and Nadia are joined by their first post-grad guest, Charvi Dot — a recent Northeastern graduate and longtime friend. As Nadia approaches graduation, the episode kicks off a new seri...
19 Mars 33min
Olympics Coverage: Hockey and the US Team's Gold
This week, Alyssa and Nadia talk about the Winter Olympics — but beyond the highlights, they explore the deeper stories behind the athletes filling their feeds.What begins as a casual chat about skati...
10 Mars 27min
